Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends

This hack-'n-slash series once again goes to the Xtreme -- as in Xtremely repetitive and Xtremely in need of an overhaul. Read Review

Fans of Koei's DYNASTY WARRIORS series know that it promises and delivers great battles, one-on-one duels, and an amazing storyline grounded in an ancient Chinese setting. DYNASTY WARRIORS 5: XTREME LEGENDS for the PS2 is an updated form of DYNASTY WARRIORS 5, offering new characters, adventures, and the return of the Xtreme mode. The storyline of DYNASTY WARRIORS 5 is much the same as the previous entries in the series. Based on the Chinese story called the ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS, players ally with one faction and attempt to help unite all of China under its banner. As always, allegiances shift, treachery runs rampant, and the political climate changes with every battle. The Xtreme Legends version of DYNASTY WARRIORS 5 includes the Xtreme Mode previously found in DYNASTY WARRIORS 4: XTREME LEGENDS. This mode allows players to select any of the available 48 characters and head straight into a number of different scenarios. The goal of Xtreme mode is to clear as many scenarios as possible without the automatic healing between missions that usually takes place in the game. Destiny mode has also been added to Xtreme Legends. Players can create their own character and then select one of the 48 other characters to act as their general. The goal is to conquer China, but the game allows players to go about it in several different ways, including shifting alliances and political back stabbing. Players who love DYNASTY WARRIORS will love the Xtreme Legends version of DYNASTY WARRIORS 5.

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7 rare items; 4 difficulty levels, plus a new novice level; new unique items can be used to power up characters and weapons at the game's Blacksmith; a rebalanced weapon system gives heavy weapons more power.